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Firm hired to assist with water plant
The firm hired by the city of Ouray to assist with the new wastewater treatment plant has also been tapped to help with a new water treatment plant. T...
August 4, 2021
A NIGHT OUT ON THE HILL
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A NIGHT OUT ON THE HILL
[tecnavia_gallery slug='a-night-out-on-the-hill-gallery' view='carousel']Above, Ouray County Sheriff's Office Cpl. Derrick Linnell grills hamburgers w...
August 4, 2021
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Sheriff seeks advisory committee members
The Ouray County Sheriff’s Office is looking for volunteers to serve on its newly formed Community Advisory Committee. The committee, the first of its...
August 4, 2021
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Celebrate starry skies at Top of the Pines
A free Dark Sky program is scheduled at Top of the Pines, 1035 Highland Dr., from Aug. 9-12. The events include educational workshops, laser constella...
August 4, 2021
Stop the hate
Dear Editor: My wife and I joined countless good Americans who cheered as Asian American Olympian Sunisa “Suni” Lee earned a gold medal in the individ...
August 4, 2021
Pride message was about a time of freedom, not challenge
Dear Editor: Ouray County’s inaugural Pride celebration was a great success attended by locals and folks from across the Western Slope. Congratulation...
August 4, 2021
At a precarious point with COVID, we have a responsibility to care for one another
Dear Editor: I am not much for that kumbaya, we’re all in this together, stuff. But, the promise of herd immunity for COVID-19 — that if around 75% of...
August 4, 2021
Thank you for the support
Dear Editor: On behalf of the Lowery family I would like to sincerely thank the entire community for their overwhelming show of love and support. You ...
August 4, 2021
Local law enforcement agencies host National Night Out on Tuesday
Local law enforcement agencies host National Night Out on Tuesday
On Tuesday night, Ouray County residents have three opportunities to attend National Night Out, an event hosted by local law enforcement to promote po...
August 3, 2021
Red Mountain Pass closure postponed again
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Red Mountain Pass closure postponed again
San Miguel Power Association's plans to close U.S. Highway 550 over Red Mountain Pass starting next week will be delayed again because the Colorado De...
August 3, 2021
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Cimarron Gathering Place opens with fanfare
By James Hanlon 
November 6, 2026
After months of planning, elder community members now have a place to gather during the week. The Cimarron Gathering Place is an age-friendly community center held most Tuesdays and Thursdays at the O...
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Cleared for takeoff
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Cleared for takeoff
Halloween full of tricks and treats
By Erin McIntyre 
November 4, 2026
Ouray’s Main Street was a spooky place to be on Halloween, with witches at the Wright Opera House including Gayle Veum of Log Hill. The “King of Pop” and a member of the Jackson Five were spotted tric...
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Sales tax measure fails
By Chart Riggall 
November 4, 2026
Ouray County voters on Tuesday rejected a proposal to raise the local sales tax rate by 0.5% in order to fund future disaster relief, dashing county officials’ hopes to find a new revenue source for e...
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Ridgway teen memorialized
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Ridgway teen memorialized
Killed in climbing accident, Matsuda remembered for loyalty, passion, work ethic
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 4, 2026
After pulling a 16-hour shift on this summer’s Gold Mountain Fire, Bennett Raley knew he could trust and rely on his young teammate. The volunteer firefighter with the Log Hill Volunteer Fire Departme...
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Can public save Alpine Ranger program?
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Can public save Alpine Ranger program?
With government bowing out, group seeks to raise money for backcountry patrols
By By Chart Riggall chart@ouraynews.com 
November 4, 2026
With a lack of government funding to continue Ouray County’s Alpine Ranger patrols next year, the task has fallen to locals to raise enough money – $67,000, to be exact – to keep the backcountry patro...
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